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How do we lead sustainable change in our schools? Digital Learning Today, hosted by Jeff Bradbury, explores the big-picture ideas and strategic systems that shape the future of education. This podcast is for the forward-thinking leader—the principal, district administrator, or instructional coach focused on systemic growth. Each episode dives into topics like digital learning leadership, school improvement plans, and building a culture of innovation. Whether you're looking to enhance student engagement, master new educational tools, or build stronger classroom relationships, our show provides the actionable advice you need to succeed in today's digital learning environment.
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- 3 weeks ago26 min
Unlock AI‑Powered Note‑Taking: Transforming Classroom Learning with Notability
Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Kelsey Schroth, product director at Notability, discusses how AI and digital tools are transforming classroom learning, emphasizing the importance of handwriting, organization, and active engagement for students. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! In This Episode … The evolution of Notability from iPad to cross-platform useHow AI is integrated into classroom workflowsThe importance of handwriting for memory and learningStrategies for organizing digital notes and searchabilityThe future of AI as a study partner and learning aidBalancing digital tools with tactile learningSupporting students in transitioning from notes to understandingThe significance of handwriting in early education and critical thinkingBest practices for technology use policies in schoolsThe potential of AI to personalize and differentiate learning Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Handwriting in the Digital Age00:29 The Role of Technology in Education00:54 Introduction to Notability and Its Impact on Education02:12 Notability Across Devices03:21 Classroom Capture and Audio Tools03:59 The Role of AI in Education06:43 The Importance of Handwriting in Learning09:53 Engaging Students with Their Notes12:02 From Note-Taking to Understanding13:05 Organizing and Searching Notes Effectively15:50 Success Stories and Future of Notability17:36 Organizing Notes for Success19:06 Addressing Concerns About Technology in Classrooms21:46 Classroom Device Guardrails23:29 The Future of AI and Original Thought About our Guest: Kelsey Schroth Kelsey Schroth is Product Director at Notability, the note-taking and productivity app used by students, teachers, and professionals across iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, and web. For more than four years, she has led product strategy for Notability's Core note-taking features, its Education vertical, and its AI-powered Learning features — helping students turn handwritten notes, audio, and imported files into tools they can actually study from and teachers get more out of digital learning. She's driven by Notability's broader mission of building a tool people reach for well beyond a single semester: something closer to an indispensable thinking and organizing partner than just another note-taking app. Before Notability, Kelsey spent several years at Tinybeans, the digital parenting platform, helping parents stay connected to their families and find community through their children’s early development. Earlier in her career, she worked in support and growth at Zearn Math, an EdTech nonprofit — an early foothold in education product work she's carried through to Notability. Kelsey studied Theater Arts at New York University, and she credits her stage background with much of how she approaches product work today — a storyteller's instinct for framing a problem, and a performer's comfort with public speaking and rallying a room around a shared vision. About Ginger Labs & Notability Ginger Labs is a leading productivity app developer known for its best-selling app, Notability. Launched in 2010 with the first release of iPad, Notability provides students and working professionals with innovative digital note-taking, productivity, and study features. The application has been the most popular productivity software on the App Store since 2013.
- Oct 6, 202623 min
Writing: The Missing Literacy Link: Featuring Laura Stewart and Lyn Stone
Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. This episode features Lynn Stone, an educational linguist and author, discussing innovative strategies to enhance literacy through writing, modeling, and early morphological instruction. Discover practical tips grounded in research to improve literacy teaching and support student development. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Science of Reading 3.0 Book -https://www.95percentgroup.com95% Group Website -https://www.95percentgroup.comTeacherCast Podcast Series -https://teachercast.net/95percentgroup About our Guest: Laura Stewart Laura Stewart is the Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group. She is a nationally recognized Science of Reading and Structured Literacy advocate who has dedicated her career to improving literacy achievement at leading education companies. Stewart has more than 25 years of academic leadership experience. Most recently, she served as the Chief Innovation Officer for The Reading League and Chief Academic Officer for professional development with the Highlights Education Group. Other key education roles include vice president of professional development for the Rowland Reading Foundation and Zaner-Bloser, school district administrator and adjunct professor. She is the author of several training guides and training workshops, as well as 12 children’s books, and the co-author of The Everything Guide to Informational Text, K-2: Best Texts, Best Practices (Corwin Press, 2014). She serves on several advisory boards, including The Path Forward for Teacher Preparation and Licensure in Early Literacy. About Lyn Stone Lyn Stone, linguist, author, and founder of Lifelong Literacy, joins Laura Stewart to discuss one of the most important elements of literacy, writing. Lyn will share why writing is sometimes forgotten and yet is one of the most powerful accelerants for literacy development. She will also share three practices she has found in her worldwide travels that should be employed to get better results from writing instruction. About the 95 Percent Group 95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to build on science to empower teachers—supplying the knowledge, resources, and support they need—to develop strong readers. Using an approach that is based in structured literacy, the company’s One95 Literacy Ecosystem™ integrates professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system that supports consistent instructional routines across tiers and is proven and trusted to help students close skill gaps and read fluently. 95 Percent Group is also committed to advancing research, best practices, and thought leadership on the science of reading more broadly. For additional information on 95 Percent Group, visit: https://www.95percentgroup.com. Links of Interest Website:https://www.95percentgroup.comLinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/company/95-percent-group-inc-/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/95percentgroupTwitter –https://twitter.com/95percentgroupInstagram –<a href="https://www.instagram.com/
- Oct 2, 202629 min
Literacy Is Every Teacher’s Job: Building Knowledge Across the Curriculum
Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Caroline Davidson from World Book discusses how teachers can integrate literacy and content knowledge using tools like Classmate, emphasizing engagement, credible sources, and practical routines for effective teaching. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! In This Episode … ClassMate as the bridge (literacy + content learning)Accesstrusted, kid-friendly nonfiction(articles, videos, images)Turn content intoassignments fast(or useready-madeones) Engage students with nonfiction Read with students(don’t “assign and walk away”)Addpause points+ “turn and talk”Requireevidence from the text: “Where did it say that?” Start-small routines (research + vocabulary) Number paragraphsfor shared referencesMain idea → highlight evidenceTeach1 vocabulary wordin ~5 minutes;revisitlater in the week Credibility + AI note Teach credibility because teachers won’t always be the gatekeeperCredibility =accuracy + quality writingCaution: AI text can have a “non-human” tone students may mimic Motivation + independence Hook interest withrelevant, real-world contentModel questions out louduntil students generate their ownReinforce reusable tools (ex:text-to-speech/speech-to-text) + “What did you do last time?” PD that builds culture “Secret sauce” =consistent team collaboration+ shared routines Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:46 What ClassMate is and how teachers are using it02:35 Literacy + knowledge: making research meaningful03:19 Engage with text (turn-and-talk, evidence in the text)03:28 Bringing literacy into every subject area04:25 Start small: routines (number paragraphs, main idea, vocab)06:03 AI’s role + why human-reviewed writing matters07:43 Motivating students to research with purpose10:57 Teaching credibility: why it matters long-term11:13 “Good text teaches like a teacher” (scaffolding + schema)12:20 Teaching students to communicate (writing, speaking, media)14:51 Modeling quality work + building a strong resource hub15:30 Teacher feedback on ClassMate (time savings + literacy support)16:36 District literacy culture: everyone does a little18:30 PD that works: consistent team collaboration19:26 Helping students speak up + building independence22:38 Supporting parents: all reading counts (start small, keep it fun)25:42 Final takeaway: practice makes progress27:00 Trust + credibility + human-reviewed content (World Book’s focus)27:24 Where ClassMate fits + where to learn more Resources Mentioned in This Episode: https://classmate.worldbook.com/ About our Guest: Caroline Davidson Caroline Davidson is the Associate Manager of Learning Design at World Book, where she
- Sep 30, 202630 min
Why Quality Nonfiction Matters More in the Age of AI
Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, we explore the trusted world of World Book's educational content, focusing on how their nonfiction materials are created, updated, and used in classrooms. Guest Tom Evans shares insights into the process, the importance of quality, and the future of digital learning with AI support. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! In This Episode … How World Book creates, reviews, and updates content to stay accurate and classroom-readyWhat “trustworthy nonfiction” looks like—and why it matters more than everHow articles are adapted for print vs. digital, and for elementary, middle, and high school readersThe scaffolding moves that help students build knowledge (not just collect facts)How ClassMate uses responsible AI—inside a walled garden of vetted World Book resources—to help teachers build lessonsWild (and wonderful) World Book history: from the Yeti expedition to the Loch Ness submarineWhat’s next for digital learning as AI grows—and the guardrails educators should demand Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to World Book and Tom Evans03:06 The Evolution of World Book: 20 Years of Change05:52 Content Creation: Balancing Print and Digital08:49 The Importance of Quality Nonfiction Texts11:53 Scaffolding Knowledge: Effective Nonfiction Writing14:54 Navigating Current Events in Nonfiction16:13 How ClassMate Supports Teachers in the Classroom17:31 Introducing ClassMate: A New Educational Tool20:25 AI in Education: Enhancing Learning with ClassMate21:13 World Book's Legacy and Future23:54 Responsible AI and the Future of Learning27:20 Final Thoughts and Resources Resources Mentioned in This Episode: https://classmate.worldbook.com/ About our Guest: Tom Evans Tom Evans is Vice President of Editorial at World Book, Inc., serving on the company’s executive leadership team and overseeing both Editorial and Marketing. With more than 20 years in educational publishing, he leads content strategy across print and digital platforms, guiding the development of trusted instructional and reference materials used in schools and libraries worldwide. Earlier in his career, Tom held roles with organizations including The Times (London) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. He has co-authored and edited dozens of children’s books, advised the Poetry Foundation, been speaker at the American Society of Picture Professionals, contributed to School Library Journal, and received a Partnership Award from NASA. Meet ClassMate by World Book Meet ClassMate by World Book — the reading and learning platform built for and trusted by middle school teachers! For over 100 years, World Book has inspired curiosity and built reliable knowledge. ClassMate carries that legacy forward. Unlike AI tools built on the open web, ClassMate works exclusively within World Book's expert-written, editorially reviewed content library. Teachers create engaging classroom activities quickly and with confidence. The result: students build knowledge, strengthen literacy, and think critically, while educators spend more time teaching. Links of Interest https://classmate.worldbook.com/https://www.faceboo
- Sep 29, 202625 min
15 Minutes of Reading Can Change Everything for Students
Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this podcast episode, Rebecca Earnshaw, a senior director for product at World Book, shares insights on integrating reading and literacy strategies into content-area teaching, the role of AI in education, and how to support diverse learners in the classroom. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! In This Episode … Why every teacher plays a role in helping students read and understand classroom contentHow reading in science, social studies, and other subjects helps students think more deeplyWhy short, consistent reading practice can build student confidence and staminaHow trusted informational text helps students build background knowledgeHow ClassMate uses World Book content and AI-supported assignments to save teachers timeWhy students need scaffolds such as audio support, vocabulary help, and translated assignmentsHow supporting a student's first language can strengthen comprehension and classroom learningWhy reading, writing, and critical thinking matter even more in an AI-supported world Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey00:53 Reading stamina and literacy challenges04:19 Classmate for content-area reading06:08 AI and trusted classroom content06:43 Building background knowledge09:27 Reading stamina: consistency over length11:34 Why informational reading matters13:33 Supporting readers below grade level15:00 Supporting multilingual learners16:32 What educators value in Classmate17:58 What’s next for Classmate24:19 Exploring Innovative Teaching Methods Resources Mentioned in This Episode: https://classmate.worldbook.com/ About our Guest: Rebecca Earnshaw Rebecca Earnshaw is the Senior Director of Product at World Book. Her career began in the classroom, where she spent more than a decade teaching and connecting with students firsthand. That experience shaped everything that followed. Rebecca moved into curriculum development and instructional design before stepping into educational product leadership, always keeping the needs of teachers and learners at the center of her work. Today, she leads the development of ClassMate by World Book. Meet ClassMate by World Book Meet ClassMate by World Book — the reading and learning platform built for and trusted by middle school teachers! For over 100 years, World Book has inspired curiosity and built reliable knowledge. ClassMate carries that legacy forward. Unlike AI tools built on the open web, ClassMate works exclusively within World Book's expert-written, editorially reviewed content library. Teachers create engaging classroom activities quickly and with confidence. The result: students build knowledge, strengthen literacy, and think critically, while educators spend more time teaching. Links of Interest https://classmate.worldbook.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorldBook/https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-book/https://www.instagram.com/worldbookinc/ Let’s Work Together Contact Me Today:<a hr
- Sep 22, 202631 min
5 Ways Early‑Childhood Readiness Fuels AI‑Ready Learners
Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Dr. Carrie Stubbs discusses the critical importance of early childhood education, the impact of AI on learning, and how educators can leverage technology to support student development from the earliest years. She emphasizes the need for intentionality in tech use and shares practical insights for teachers and coaches. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! In This Episode … The importance of the first five years in brain developmentImpact of screen time on young childrenAI's role in personalized learning and literacyThe concept of the 'baton pass' in education transitionsStrategies for supporting foundational skills in early learnersThe role of instructional coaches in AI integrationPersonal branding for educators and teachersResources for understanding AI in education Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Guest02:17 The Shift in Early Childhood Needs: The “Wild West”04:05 Foundational Skills and the Impact of Screen Time06:54 Common Misconceptions About Early Childhood Development08:52 The “Baton Pass” in Early Education Transitions11:11 Resources and Support for Early Childhood Education12:22 AI’s Role in Education and Future Opportunities15:14 Using AI for Literacy and Research Skills19:45 Supporting Literacy Development with AI21:10 The Future of Student Skills in an AI World22:33 The Role of Instructional Coaches in AI Integration26:47 Personal Branding and Educator Creative Outlets30:12 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Information About our Guest: Dr. Kari Stubbs Dr. Kari Stubbs is a PhD educator and edtech executive who has spent her career at the intersection of technology, learning, and child development. A former ISTE board member, she has worked alongside school districts across the country helping them think carefully about where and how technology serves students best. In her current work she sits with early childhood directors who describe a kindergarten readiness crisis unlike anything they have seen before. Children arriving without the foundational skills that make learning possible. She believes the edtech conversation is asking the right questions about technology after children arrive in school buildings. Her work asks what happened in the five years before they got there. The First Five: Before Screens is her free weekly newsletter and forthcoming book built around brain based parenting strategies for the first five years of a child's life. It sits at the intersection of neuroscience, intentional parenting, and the urgent question of how we raise children who are genuinely ready to learn, connect, and thrive in a world shaped by AI. She spent fourteen years at BrainPOP, whose mission to ignite curiosity about the world within and around young learners deeply informed her thinking about how digital tools can support rather than replace the human interactions that build developing brains. Links of Interest Website:https://substack.com/@drkaristubbs Let’s Work Together Contact Me Today:https://www.teachercast.net/contact Follow on Social Media LinkedIn:https://www.teachercast.net/linkedin</l
- Sep 15, 202641 min
Amplifying language for our English learners: Featuring Antonio Fierro and Laura Stewart
Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Laura Stewart and Antonio Fierro explore the science of reading, language development, and strategies for supporting English learners through amplification and intentionality. They discuss the importance of oral language, translanguaging, and equity in literacy education. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! Chapters: 00:01 Episode Introduction01:35 Science of Reading 3.003:24 Meet Antonio Fierro05:08 From Deficit to Amplification13:11 The Power of Oral Language16:22 Language Form and Function21:05 Understanding Translanguaging22:48 Practical Language Amplification31:06 Wait Time and Classroom Talk33:41 Equity Through Language37:58 Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Science of Reading 3.0 Book -https://www.95percentgroup.com95% Group Website -https://www.95percentgroup.comTeacherCast Podcast Series -https://teachercast.net/95percentgroup About our Guest: Laura Stewart Laura Stewart is the Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group. She is a nationally recognized Science of Reading and Structured Literacy advocate who has dedicated her career to improving literacy achievement at leading education companies. Stewart has more than 25 years of academic leadership experience. Most recently, she served as the Chief Innovation Officer for The Reading League and Chief Academic Officer for professional development with the Highlights Education Group. Other key education roles include vice president of professional development for the Rowland Reading Foundation and Zaner-Bloser, school district administrator and adjunct professor. She is the author of several training guides and training workshops, as well as 12 children’s books, and the co-author of The Everything Guide to Informational Text, K-2: Best Texts, Best Practices (Corwin Press, 2014). She serves on several advisory boards, including The Path Forward for Teacher Preparation and Licensure in Early Literacy. About the 95 Percent Group 95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to build on science to empower teachers—supplying the knowledge, resources, and support they need—to develop strong readers. Using an approach that is based in structured literacy, the company’s One95 Literacy Ecosystem™ integrates professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system that supports consistent instructional routines across tiers and is proven and trusted to help students close skill gaps and read fluently. 95 Percent Group is also committed to advancing research, best practices, and thought leadership on the science of reading more broadly. For additional information on 95 Percent Group, visit: https://www.95percentgroup.com. Links of Interest Website:https://www.95percentgroup.comLinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/company/95-percent-group-inc-/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/95percentgroupTwitter –https://twitter.com/95percentgroupInstagram –<a href="htt
- Sep 14, 202632 min
Give Kids Time in Text: How to Bring Literacy Into Every Lesson
Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury interviews Caroline Davidson from World Book about literacy, content knowledge, and innovative tools like Classmate to support teachers and students. They explore strategies for integrating literacy across content areas and supporting diverse learners. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! In This Episode … The process of creating an encyclopedia and updating contentThe importance of literacy as a gatekeeper to knowledgeHow to support students with varying literacy levelsThe launch and purpose of World Book's Classmate platformStrategies for integrating literacy into content areas Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest07:08 Supporting students with prior knowledge and content familiarity08:01 Understanding the difference between literacy and content knowledge09:27 The importance of practice and explicit instruction in literacy10:58 Cognitive load and prior knowledge in reading comprehension12:10 Supporting new students and diverse learners13:29 Introduction to World Book's Classmate platform14:41 How Classmate supports literacy and content knowledge15:14 Literacy as a gatekeeper to knowledge16:36 Assessing student literacy and decoding skills18:10 Supporting teachers without an ELA background19:32 Supporting literacy in non-ELA content areas21:17 Getting started with Classmate for teachers22:11 Using Classmate to enhance content and literacy23:41 Embedding literacy supports with AI tools24:15 The role of instructional coaching in literacy support25:17 Making literacy part of classroom culture26:40 Advice for teachers starting the school year28:21 Resources to learn more about World Book and Classmate28:52 Lightning round: book recommendations and classroom routines Resources Mentioned in This Episode: https://classmate.worldbook.com/ About our Guest: Caroline Davidson Caroline Davidson is the Associate Manager of Learning Design at World Book, where she shapes educational resources that support meaningful learning. A former classroom teacher, she spent years working with students in grades 4–6 and holds endorsements in Reading K–12 and Mathematics K–8. She earned her M.A. in Differentiated Instruction, bringing both hands-on teaching experience and academic expertise to her work in creating effective, learner-centered content. Meet ClassMate by World Book Meet ClassMate by World Book — the reading and learning platform built for and trusted by middle school teachers! For over 100 years, World Book has inspired curiosity and built reliable knowledge. ClassMate carries that legacy forward. Unlike AI tools built on the open web, ClassMate works exclusively within World Book's expert-written, editorially reviewed content library. Teachers create engaging classroom activities quickly and with confidence. The result: students build knowledge, strengthen literacy, and think critically, while educators spend more time teaching. Links of Interest https://classmate.worldbook.com/https://www.facebook.com/WorldBook/<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/c
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